Generally, the higher the silver content the brighter or whiter the metal but beware of antiquing effects that can make a piece of sterling silver jewellery or decorative silverware look dark. Silver which is 99.9% silver is too soft to be practical for most day to day uses. Do not use tissue or anything other than a jewellery cleaning cloth to polish your jewellery as unseen tiny hard fibers will scratch the surface.

If the couples can afford only a low priced diamond than go for shallow cuts, which do not involve much costs. Know that round brilliant diamonds are most popular with the brides as the shape is attractive and luminous. For a low budget couple, less than one carat size diamonds are suitable and it can be adequately set for a larger appearance. But a unique heart shape diamond solitaire engagement ring or a marquise shape also are perfect.

Next, many gems are crystals which are classified by their crystal system such as cubic or trigonal or monoclinic. They may have luminescence and a distinctive absorption spectrum. For example, diamonds are made of carbon (C) and rubies of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). Another term used is habit, the form the gem is usually found in. For example diamonds, which have a cubic crystal system, are often found as octahedrons.

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